How to Find and use Torsional Constant modification factor in ETABS?

In ETABS during the design and analysis of beams there are certain modification factors used to incorporate the uncertainty and other factors like monolithic behavior etc. One of that modification factor is Torsional constant modification factor. In this post I will be sharing with you the procedure along with an example of how to find … Read more

What is Liquidated damages? What are its clauses

Monetary compensation for a loss, detriment, or injury to a person or a person\’s rights or property, awarded by a court judgment or by a contract stipulation regarding violation of contract. Definition Cash compensation, agreed to by signed, written contract for breach of contract, payable to the aggrieved party. {Law Dictionary: (Black\’s Law Dictionary} Generally, … Read more

Design of Bridges Excel Sheets Free Download

To provide a passage over an obstacle like a water body, a valley, canal or a road structure is built across that obstacle to span a space and allow the easy movement of the concerned bodies over those obstacles, such a structure is named as bridge. There are different types of bridges having different portions … Read more

Interesting Civil Engineering Mistakes and Faults

Civil Engineering is ranked among the top highly earned professions throughout the world i.e. ranked at 6th highly ranked profession in United States of America. The delicacy and importance of decisions in this profession can be judged by the consequences a nation has to bear after the decision would be made. Civil Engineering mistakes and … Read more